Morning Glory Muffins

This recipe has been tweaked over and over again and I've gotten it to the point where I don't think I could possibly add anything else to it. (Although nuts would make a nice addition too. I usually leave them out though.) The muffins turn out so moist and delicious.

This recipe makes about 3 dozen, so it's a great one when you want to stock the freezer.

Morning Glory Muffins

• 2 c. whole wheat flour
• 2 1/2 c. white flour (You could probably go less or more either way between the two types of flour.)
• 2 1/2 c. sugar
  
• 2 t. cinnamon
• 1/2 t. nutmeg
• 1/2 t. ginger
• 2 t. baking soda
• 2 t. baking powder
• 1/2 t. salt
• 1 c. shredded coconut
• 1 c. raisins
• 2 apples, peeled and grated
• 4 carrots, peeled and grated
• 1 can crushed pineapple, drained
• 1 c. mandarin oranges, drained
• 6 eggs
• 1 1/2 c. applesauce
• 1/2 c. vegetable or canola oil
• 2 t. vanilla
• Optional: coarse sugar
  

1. Stir together the flours, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, baking soda, baking powder and salt in a medium-sized bowl. Set aside.

2. I a large bowl, combine the remaining ingredients and stir to blend well. Slowly add in the dry ingredients until fully incorporated.

3. Fill greased muffin tins 3/4 full. If desired, sprinkle coarse sugar on top of the muffins. Bake at 350 degrees for 30-35 minutes.
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